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FARNBOROUGH – A first full-size wing prototype demonstrator has been successfully delivered by Airbus’ international R&T initiative, Wing of Tomorrow, which will aid in the maturation of next-generation wing technology. Airbus announced at FIA2022 that the first of three fully composite wing demonstrations is now complete, marking the integration of more than 100 different manufacturing …
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Vietjet and Boeing have reached an agreement to reaffirm the previously announced order for 200 737 MAX aircraft during the 2022 Farnborough International AirShow. The first 50 aircraft will be delivered to Thai Vietjet, the affiliate company of Vietjet in Thailand. Thai Vietjet is currently one of the leading domestic airlines in Thailand and is …
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DALLAS – Cargo Carrier UPS (5X) added its second destination in the Indian subcontinent—Bangalore (BLR). A newly opened cargo handling facility there supports the facilitation of the UPS Jumbojet that brings in and carries out cargo. A 15,000-square-foot space in BLR will connect South India’s automotive, textile, defense, and aerospace manufacturing hubs to parts of …
FARNBOROUGH – ZeroAvia, a pioneer in hydrogen-electric, zero-emission aviation, announced US$30m in funding from new investors Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital, NEOM, and AENU. International Airlines Group (IAG) also contributed to the Group’s prior investment, bringing the Series B round’s total funding to US$68m. IAG, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are three significant airline conglomerates that …
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DALLAS – Alaska Airlines (AS) may be forced to shut down or reduce the size of its crew bases in California if the US Supreme Court rules that flight attendants in that state are entitled to rest and food breaks. This was revealed during a series of webcasts between AS management and the flight crews, …
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DALLAS – Major aircraft lessor AerCap announced today at the Farnborough Airshow that it had placed an order for five more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The company is the biggest customer of the Boeing 787. With this order for five new jets, the aircraft lessor wants to offer modern and efficient aircraft to its airline customers, …
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DALLAS – The recent intense heat in the UK has caused the mercury to reach previously unseen highs and has also crippled key elements of the transportation infrastructure. Yesterday, operations at London Luton Airport (LTN) were temporarily halted due to unexpected repair work on the airport’s runway. At 16:20 UK time, the airport operator tweeted …
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DALLAS – Three months after Spirit Airlines (NK) said it was adding an aircraft maintenance facility and 50 new jobs in Houston, TX, the airline today announced a new Pilot and Flight Attendant crew base at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Spirit expects to locate about 150 Pilots and 300 Flight Attendants in Houston starting …
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DALLAS – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (F9) announces a new daily nonstop service from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Frontier said its new nonstop flight to Texas will operate daily beginning Wednesday, Sept. 7. “We are excited to announce a new ultra low-fare flight option between Denver and …
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FARNBOROUGH – There’s good news for Airbus today at FIA2022 with the addition of 12 A220-300 aircraft to Delta Air Lines’ (DL) total firm order for the A220, thus increasing it to 107 aircraft. The Pratt & Whitney GTF engines will power the 45 A220-100s and 62 A220-300s from the DL order. In October 2018, …
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FARNBOROUGH – Boom Supersonic unveiled its updated Overture aircraft design today at the Farnborough International Airshow 2022. Northrop Grumman was also announced as a new partner in the development of the aircraft’s special mission versions. With a range of 4,250 nautical miles and a top speed of Mach 1.7 over water, Overture will be able …
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FARNBOROUGH – With a definitive commitment for 20 more E2 aircraft made during the 2022 Farnborough Air Show, Porter Airlines (PD) has expanded its E195-E2 order book. The deal, with a list price value of US$1.56bn, brings the airline’s orders with Embraer to a total of up to 100 E195-E2 aircraft, with 50 firm commitments …
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FARNBOROUGH – A new consortium of leading British aviation companies was awarded government funding to demonstrate the commercial and operational viability of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Demonstration of urban and cross-country flights planned at London Heathrow (LHR), Bristol (BRS), London City (LCY) airports, and a new vertiport at a London General Aviation (GA) airport. The …
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AerCap Holdings has ordered another 5 787-9 jets to add to its portfolio. “AerCap is the world’s largest 787 customer and we are very pleased to strengthen that position with this order for five additional aircraft,” said Peter Anderson, Chief Commercial Officer of AerCap. “This transaction is in line with our portfolio strategy of investing …
Boom Supersonic has unveiled a refined design of its Overture supersonic airliner and also announced a new partnering agreement with Northrop Grumman to develop special mission variants of the aircraft. Carrying 65–80 passengers at twice the speed of today’s airliners and running on 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Overture will fly Mach 1.7 …
Multi-award-winning Qatar Airways is set for more awards and achievements in the coming months. On Thursday, July 14 the airline was announced for the second year running as AirlineRatings.com Airline of the Year for 2022. The airline also won Best Business Class and Best Long Haul Carrier Middle East. A few days earlier on July …
DALLAS – SAS Scandinavian Airlines (SK) announced on Tuesday that a salary agreement had been struck with pilots’ unions, ending a 15-day strike over a new CBA that had halted 3,700 flights and cast doubt on the carrier’s survival. At the start of July, talks between SK and its pilot unions broke down, resulting in …
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FARNBOROUGH – Today marked the first official day of the Farnborough Airshow, with major orders from Boeing and minor announcements from other exhibitors. After a four-year hiatus, the enthusiasm of attendees was apparent, who delighted in the impressive flight demonstrations. Although orders were scarce, Boeing made a strong showing, with back-to-back orders from All Nippon …
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DALLAS – LATAM (LA) reached an agreement with Airbus and some of the world’s leading airlines to explore opportunities to remove CO2 from the atmosphere through the Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS) system. After signing a letter of intent with Airbus, which was also signed by Air Canada, easyJet, International Airlines Group, Lufthansa …
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As the Farnborough Air Show kicked off in the sweltering heat of the hottest English summer on record Boeing sent out a message that it’s back in business and ready for an upswing in airline orders. And those orders started flowing as the show started with US giant Delta Air Lines ordering up to 130 …
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DALLAS – As more of the larger jets are witnessing freighter conversion programs, the smaller turboprops are following suit. ATR brought about its ATR 72F freighter some months ago, and now Bombardier has unveiled three options for its best-selling Dash-8 turboprop. Jean-Philippe Côté, Vice President Programs, De Havilland Canada, said, “As the cargo market continues …
DALLAS – Rolls-Royce has entered the final build phase for the world’s largest aero-engine technology demonstrator, UltraFan, which provides a suite of technologies to support sustainable air travel. The demonstrator engine, with a fan diameter of 140 inches, is being completed at the company’s facility in Derby, UK, prior to its first run on 100% Sustainable …
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Delta Air Lines has ordered 100 737-10 jets – selecting the largest member of the 737 MAX family – with options for an additional 30 aircraft. Ed Bastian, Delta’s chief executive officer said “the Boeing 737-10 will be an important addition to Delta’s fleet as we shape a more sustainable future for air travel, with …
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FARNBOROUGH – Delta Air Lines (DL) has booked an order for 100 Boeing 737-10 MAX aircraft with options for 30 additional planes, along with an agreement to re-configure its 29 Boeing 737-900(ER) fleet. This announcement comes in after a long hiatus of Boeing orders for the Atlanta-based carrier. The 100 planes will be based throughout …
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Boeing has unveiled a new data modeling tool, Cascade, to show the most effective scenarios for reaching the industry goal of zero emissions impact by 2050. Boeing Chief Sustainability Officer Chris Raymond said “there are multiple ways to a future where aviation has zero climate impact. We created Cascade on a foundation of credible data …
EXCLUSIVE AirAsia X will return to Perth from November 1 with one-way economy fares to Kuala Lumpur from A$209. The three-times-weekly service will operate on Friday, Sunday and Monday with Airbus A330 aircraft. The airline is also announcing its return to Melbourne and Auckland, also from November 1. These three key routes boost the airline’s …
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FARNBOROUGH – The Lufthansa Group (LH) announced at FIA2022 an order for a combined total of 18 GE9X and GE90 engines to power its fleet of long-haul Boeing 777 freight aircraft. To improve its cargo fleet, LH had recently announced the acquisition of Boeing 777 Freighters and Boeing 777-8 Freighters powered by GE9X and GE90, respectively. …
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